United States Code Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

§ 6201. Congressional statement of purpose

§ 6201.

Congressional statement of purpose

The purposes of this chapter are—

(1)

to grant specific authority to the President to fulfill obligations of the United States under the international energy program;

(2)

to provide for the creation of a Strategic Petroleum Reserve capable of reducing the impact of severe energy supply interruptions;

(3)

Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 102(2), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029;

(4)

to conserve energy supplies through energy conservation programs, and, where necessary, the regulation of certain energy uses;

(5)

to provide for improved energy efficiency of motor vehicles, major appliances, and certain other consumer products;

(6)

Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 102(2), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029;

(7)

to provide a means for verification of energy data to assure the reliability of energy data; and

(8)

to conserve water by improving the water efficiency of certain plumbing products and appliances.